Incline barbell press
- Intermediate
- Barbell
Bar to the upper chest, elbows at 45°
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
- Secondary:
- Shoulders, Triceps
How to do it
- Set the bench to about 30-45 degrees.
- Lower the bar to the upper chest.
- Press up following the bench angle.
Common mistakes
- Setting the bench too steep (turns into a shoulder press).
- Lowering the bar to the neck.
Tips
- 30-45 degrees is the sweet spot for the upper chest.
- Keep the shoulder blades on the bench.